The pie charts below show the devices people in the 18 to 25 age group use to watch television in Canada in two different years.

The two pie charts illustrate the proportion of different devices used by young adults in Canada to watch television programmes in 2009 and 2019.

Overall, there was a marked shift from older, bulkier models to more modern devices, with flat-screen televisions replacing conventional sets as the dominant choice. Other portable and internet-based viewing options also gained ground, while traditional formats saw substantial declines.

In 2009, conventional televisions were the most widely used, accounting for 34% of all viewing. Flat-screen TVs, at just 8%, ranked well behind. Desktop computers (19%) and laptops (20%) held similar shares, while mobile devices and other methods made up smaller proportions.

By 2019, flat-screen TVs had risen sharply to 27%, becoming the most popular device, while conventional televisions plummeted to just 4%. Laptop usage fell slightly, and desktop viewing saw a notable decline. Meanwhile, smartphones, tablets, and other portable devices expanded their share, reflecting the growing influence of digital streaming and on-demand content.

These changes highlight a decisive movement over the decade towards technology that offers higher visual quality, greater portability, and improved internet connectivity, in line with evolving media consumption habits.